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EFI Announces New Wide Format Pro+ Series Printers and High-performance ProGraphics+ Series Inks

(News | New Products)

August 06, 2024, ... tested and optimized for the new printers’ Ricoh Gen6 printheads, the inks offer enhanced adhesion, elongation, and water resistance while maintaining the same surface cure as the ProGraphics POP UV inks. ...

Static Eliminators: Solutions for Winders, Unwinders and Slitters

(Static-Beat)

August 04, 2024, ... the winding tension. Powered static bar Snip neutralizes the static charges deposited on the web from the nip. This neutralizer should face the web surface that touched the polymer nip roller. A powered ...

Consider Wool an Eco-Friendly Industrial Material

(Web Handling)

July 28, 2024, ... its warmth and comfort. What sets wool apart from other fibers is its remarkable combination of properties. Its natural crimp and unique surface provide a "self-densifying" effect that can be manipulated ...

TIPA and Fresh-Lock Collaborate to Enhance Home Compostable Packaging Market

(News | New Products)

July 23, 2024, ... compostable flexible packaging. As brands and manufacturers face increasing demand for innovative sustainable packaging solutions, TIPA offers fully compostable substitutes for traditional plastic counterparts. ...

PPG appoints Amy Mercante General Manager of Specialty Products

(News | New Products)

July 23, 2024, ... products offerings provide real solutions, bring significant value to our customers and enhance the surfaces and materials critical in our daily lives,” said Mercante. “I look forward to engaging with ...

Martin Automatic at Labelexpo Americas Booth 811

(Upcoming Conference News)

July 17, 2024, Leading US manufacturer of unwind/splice and rewind technology Martin Automatic announces plans for its participation at Labelexpo Americas ’24 in Chicago Leading US manufacturer of unwind/splice and ...

Channeled Resources Group Appoints Al Berry to Release Liner Ambassador

(News | New Products)

July 15, 2024, ... and a pivotal asset to CRG customers. As the newly appointed Channeled Resources Release Liner Ambassador, Al will spearhead CRG's efforts to forge new partnerships, educate stakeholders on the multifaceted ...

I.D. Images Invests in BW Converting’s Baldwin Guardian PQV

(News | New Products)

July 15, 2024, ... of the whole new system. When an operator manually inspects a job, with just one blink they can miss 10 to 20 labels, Henry noted. Faced with these daily challenges to maintain quality and eliminate ...

Pacificolor LLC Appoints Chad Atkinson as Plant Manager for Utah Facility

(News | New Products)

July 15, 2024, ... His subsequent roles included warehouse manager, purchasing manager and account manager for several well-known print packaging companies. His broad experience across different facets of the industry ...

Insignia Die-Cutting Series Wins PRINTING United Alliance 2024 Pinnacle Product Award for Die-Cutting Equipment

(News | New Products)

July 14, 2024, ... blast for hole removal and a PLUS model with a Digital Controls interface.” Open to all PRINTING United Alliance supplier members, the Pinnacle Product Award competition evaluates products that will ...

The Past, Present and Future of Corrugated Die Cutting

(Equipment/Machines - Converting)

July 14, 2024, ... operational costs but also ensures high-quality cuts. Advanced anvil technology, such as urethane anvil blankets and automatic anvil trimmers, also works to extend the lifespan of the cutting surface and ...

Take a New Approach to ESD Packaging for Electronics

(News | New Products)

July 10, 2024, ... throughout a packaging enclosure, adsorb on metal surfaces, and form a protective molecular layer that does not need to be cleaned off when the module is installed. To address ESD concerns, EcoSonic® ESD ...

E&R Specifies Vetaphone for Innovation & Application Centre

(News | New Products)

July 09, 2024, ... manufacturer of surface treatment had to offer. “I was aware of their history in surface treatment but didn’t know they invented the corona process.  Vetaphone’s knowledge and expertise is second to ...

Thermal Transfer Roll Performance Today

(Coating/Laminating)

June 30, 2024, ... the years, the designs have evolved to meet the demand of increased production and expand end user/consumer products. The functionality is rather simple; the surface of the production roller either produces ...

Enhancing Battery Production with Advanced Cleaning and Static Control

(News | New Products)

June 24, 2024, ... System: This system provides effective static neutralization by using advanced technology to eliminate static charges on moving webs. By preventing dust and particles from adhering to surfaces during handling ...

Measuring the Coating Window: Simplify the Concept with Mapping

(Coating/Laminating)

June 23, 2024, ... true of the coating process. The control settings vary from one coating method to the next. But line speed, viscosity and surface tension are always important. So, the operability region is really a four ...

Beontag Publishes 2023 ESG Report Reinforcing Role as Sustainability Enabler

(News | New Products)

June 17, 2024, ... workforce in 2023 continued to increase, reaching 32% overall in 2023, with 26% of senior leadership positions held by women . Despite the challenging dynamics faced by markets and providers in 2023, ...

NOVA Chemicals Receives FDA LNO for Plastic Films Mechanical Recycling Process at Indiana Facility

(News | New Products)

June 17, 2024, NOVA Chemicals Corporation has received a Letter of Non Objection (LNO) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) NOVA Chemicals Corporation has received a Letter of Non Objection (LNO) from ...

IMS Technologies and NiEW's New Generation HMI Project Wins Prestigious "Red Dot Award: Best of the Best 202

(News | New Products)

June 17, 2024, ... dashboard according to user preferences, and detailed sensor graphs for better production and maintenance diagnostics. The core of this solution is a meticulously designed user interface aimed at optimizing ...

Demand Increasing for PCR Plastics: How Recycled PE supports Sustainable Packaging Solutions

(Flexpack)

June 13, 2024, Sustainability is on everyone's mind these days.  By Alan Schrob, Director of Mechanical Recycling, NOVA Chemicals Sustainability is on everyone's mind these days. From reducing plastic pollution ...

Obtaining Barriers When Coating and Printing Flexible Materials

(Bag Pouch)

June 09, 2024, ... processes is of course a must. The base material, method of manufacture and additional surface modifications, often made at the time of production, may make the choice of one substrate over another (theoretically) ...

Paper Mills Forge Ahead with Speedy Delivery of High-Quality Parts

(Web Handling)

June 02, 2024, ... schedules of firms that depend on replacement parts. Rings are typically provided with a rough surface finish, which necessitates the use of CNC machining to achieve the required level of smoothness. ...

Static Charges: Production Mishaps and Product Misbehavior

(Surface Prep)

May 26, 2024, ... negatively charged. If one of the materials is conductive, it won't hold the charge, but if the material is non-conductive, the charge is unable to move across the surface, creating a static "pool" of electrical ...

DALIM SOFTWARE to launch next-gen DALIM ES and DALIM TWIST production workflow products at drupa 2024

(Upcoming Conference News)

May 13, 2024, ... to meet the demands of the next generation of production obstacles, supporting businesses in their quest to stay ahead in an ever-changing landscape. "Print providers, agencies, and brands face daily ...

Sun Chemical Recognized by FTA for Sustainability Excellence

(News | New Products)

May 13, 2024, ... is TÜV Austria-certified as “OK Compost” for compostable packaging. The multipurpose solvent-based inks are designed for printing on a wide range of plastic films intended for both external surface/reverse ...

IDENTCO Highlights Automation Capabilities and PCB Labeling at PCB East

(News | New Products)

May 13, 2024, ... quality control and supply chain transparency feature for brand owners producing high-leverage electronics. Engineered for use in surface mount technology and throughout the entire assembly process, ...

Static Gets Worse at Higher Line Speeds: Keys Toward Maintaining Good Static Control

(Surface Prep)

May 12, 2024, ... far from the wall. However, the air velocity at the wall surface is zero, which is the "zero slip condition." The boundary layer is the transition from "zero slip" at the wall surface to constant velocity ...

Excelitas Technologies to Showcase UV Curing and Disinfection Innovations at the 2024 RadTech UV+EB Technology and Conference

(News | New Products)

May 07, 2024, ... cause COVID-19. KeyPro™ UV LED Decontamination System: This high-irradiance UV LED disinfection system inactivates contaminants for laboratory surfaces, equipment, packaging, manufacturing and food safety. ...

HOW TO: Know When It's Too Late to Buy QC Equipmen

(HOW TO Guide)

May 02, 2024, ... equipment with the most sophisticated sensors and controllers to ensure your product is produced with precise accuracy. We also manufacture print and surface inspection equipment, which ensures that the ...

HOW TO: Eliminate Press Downtime

(HOW TO Guide)

May 02, 2024, How frustrating is it to see the press sitting idle when the operators are scurrying around to solve the most recent problem that comes up to bite them.  How frustrating is it to see the press sitting ...